Continuing his dominant run, Erik Bedard pitched seven innings, holding the Oakland Athletics to one run, Mark Ellis' sixth-inning home run. It was the only hit Bedard allowed all night. In winning his fifth straight decision, he struck out 11 and walked three. In his past three outings, spanning 23 innings, Bedard has surrendered just one earned run and allowed six hits while striking out 33 batters. He is 9-4 with a 3.12 ERA.